Gratitude is often celebrated as a cornerstone of emotional well-being. Practicing gratitude can foster contentment, strengthen relationships, and improve overall mental health. However, when taken to extremes or misapplied, gratitude can morph... Read more »
Drug-induced weight gain is a common problem for patients, especially those with severe mental illnesses who must take their medications indefinitely to reduce the risk of symptom relapse. Patients taking antipsychotics typically... Read more »
“Microdosing” psychedelics, taking sub-perceptual doses of substances like LSD or psilocybin, has gone from fringe experimentation to mainstream obsession. Advocates claim benefits such as enhanced creativity, improved mood, increased focus, and relief... Read more »
The other day, I was sitting in a café, sipping a perfectly foamed latte and responding to emails, when I noticed a group of people gathering outside the window. At first, I... Read more »
As a psychologist who has worked with teens, adults, and families for over 30 years, I’ve seen how powerfully our emotions shape our choices, often without our realizing it. A recent study... Read more »
Internalized heterosexism refers to the internalization of societal stigma and negative attitudes toward same-gender sexuality, leading individuals to feel negatively about their own sexual orientation. This self-stigma can cause significant mental health... Read more »
Defining the Terms of Sexual Assault The first step in helping patients who are survivors of sexual trauma is allowing them to choose the words they may want to use to describe... Read more »
App-based psychotherapeutic exercises provide immediate, accessible anxiety relief, helping overcome common mental health barriers such as limited access to therapists, costs, stigma, and logistical challenges. These digital interventions offer flexible, scalable solutions,... Read more »
This post was authored by guest writer Rachel Haack, MA, MFTI, a therapist and consultant in Nevada. Let’s talk about something that’s been sitting on my mind for awhile, especially as I... Read more »
ADHD doesn’t just affect focus and organization – it also affects the way we socialize and communicate. Many people with ADHD find social interactions more challenging than they are for neurotypical people.... Read more »